THE FEATURED ARTICLES
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An American in Paris—No, Jamkhed
February 2014 - What is a twenty-something Atlantan doing in rural Maharashtra? Not an accidental tourist, she is bringing healthcare to the poorest of the poor, charity at the grassroots level.
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Travel: Kashi—What Makes the Timeless City Memorably Mystical?
February 2014 - From Mark Twain to Mirza Ghalib, from Satyajit Ray to Jean Renoir, artists have tried to capture the city’s essence. Here are ten things that make Kashi a city like no other.
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Americana: Models of Assimilation
February 2014 - Pre-1965 class European-American immigrants, by virtue of their skin color, language, and religion, found it easier to assimilate than today’s African, Asian, or Hispanic immigrants.
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Tribute: The legacy of Nelson Mandela
January 2014 - We are far away from forgiveness because we are far away from truth. Mandela gives us occasion to think about this.
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Interview: Imran Khan: Man Behind The Chocolate Hero
January 2014 - He talks about his high school in California, but also about his spartan life at a gurukul in Ooty, India.
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Legacy: Journey of the Tiranga
January 2014 - A flag represents not only a nation’s identity, but it’s also a symbol of the country’s faith and ideals.
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Travel: Beyond the Beaches in Bali
January 2014 - While most Western tourists in Bali head for the resorts and pristine beaches, what’s most distinctive is its rich Hindu culture.
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My Turn: Human Race or Race Relations?
January 2014 - Sometimes I am the only Asian American in African-American or Caucasian gatherings. Where is the diversity we talk about?
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Americana: Smile! Be Happy! You’re an American!
January 2014 - We native-born Americans pursue happiness as if our very lives depend on it. There are no shortfalls of “Zig Ziglars.”
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Golden Years Marriage Matters
January 2014 - Going down memory lane, the author looks back on an endearing marriage that has lasted four decades.